Rickie Lambert provided an honest assessment of his own individual performance after his barren run in front of goal was extended against Peterborough.

The big striker, who arrived from Liverpool in the summer, has only one goal from 18 league appearances for Albion - a penalty against Leicester on Halloween.

Following the arrival of club-record signing Salomon Rondon shortly after his own move to The Hawthorns, Lambert has struggled to hold down a place in Tony Pulis’ starting XI.

West Bromwich Albion's Rickie Lambert scores his side's second goal of the game from the penalty spot

The 33-year-old himself admitted he hasn’t done enough to oust the strikers ahead of him in the pecking order - but has no interest in giving up the fight.

“I knew I needed to probably try and and score. I thought I did okay first half but I was disappointed with my performance second half,” Lambert said.

“No I don’t think I’ve done enough to try and force myself in but I will keep on trying keep on getting my touch back.

“It doesn’t seem there at the minute but I’ll keep on working behind the scenes.”

His strike partner facing Posh was Saido Berahino, who netted two exquisite goals in either half.

Saido Berahino of West Bromwich Albion celebrates

While there’s plenty of speculation surrounding his future ahead of deadline day today, Lambert reckons the youngster is in a better frame of mind.

“It’s always nice to have players scoring goals,” Lambert added.

“I’m not sure of the situation, he seems a little better mentally, and I thought you could see that against Peterborough.

“He’s a great finisher, it comes naturally to him.

“He’s a good player, obviously he’s one of the first people I look for when I get the ball because I know he can put it in the back of the net.”

While few know what to expect from Albion on deadline day, Pulis added to his ranks last week with the addition of Brazilian midfielder Sandro.

Jacques Maghoma and Sandro

The 26-year-old, formerly of Tottenham, signed on loan from QPR until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent move in the summer, and Pulis revealed he consulted a good friend and former boss of Sandro ahead of his transfer.

“It was just a little to late to play him (v Peterborough), otherwise I would have played him to have a look at his fitness,” said Pulis.

“He’s 26. If we can get him the way he was at Tottenham, I think we’ve signed a really, really good player.

“I spoke to Harry (Redknapp) and Harry was really singing of his praises.

“He’s a good player - he’s got good quality, he’s a good passer of the ball.”